Further travel delays affecting Great Western Railway services
Great Western Railway has warned that a number of factors including severe flooding have led to severely disrupted timetables.
Author: Matthew Loffhagen
I’m a journalist, writer, artist, amateur musician, and avid train enthusiast. This love was initially borne of listening to Ringo Starr’s dulcet tones narrating Thomas the Tank Engine adventures, and has only grown as I now live literally a stone’s throw from a local heritage railway station. If there’s an option to travel by rail, I take it, no matter how inconvenient the journey may become as a result.
Man charged with manslaughter at North Wales railway station
A man implicated in a death near Prestatyn station in North Wales has been charged with manslaughter, local police have confirmed.
Banking expert joins Northern as head of legal department
Northern has announced that Nush Price, a veteran of the banking sector, is to take the top spot as head of the rail provider's legal department.
ScotRail staff fund new life-saving equipment for schools
Following a successful fundraising event, staff at Scotrail have donated a pair of life-saving defibrillators to two schools in Gourock in Scotland.
Avanti West Coast extends its partnership with Railway Benefit Fund
Avanti West Coast has announced plans to extend its ongoing partnership with charity Railway Benefit Fund for a further twelve months.
Tilbury Tank steam locomotive takes up residence at Bury Transport Museum
The 89-year-old 2500 Tilbury Tank has arrived at Bury Transport Museum, on loan from the National Railway Museum.
Dawlish sea wall wins top prize while facing Storm Ciarán
A newly erected sea wall, designed to protect the Dawlish coast's railway, has won a coveted prize days after being tested by Storm Ciarán.
1 in 3 female ScotRail worker report being sexually harassed
A third of female workers for ScotRail have reported being subjected to sexual harassment while doing their jobs, according to a new survey.
Thameslink to increase commuter trains in two home counties
Commuters in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire will enjoy an increase in train capacity during peak times from December as part of a new rail schedule.
Siemens Mobility rolls out the new Mireo Smart train
Siemens Mobility has official rolled out its new Mireo Smart train, which aims to provide a greater level of efficiency for rail operators.